Just the Facts

(Fox News) - All three network morning shows covered the allegations and arrest of Governor Blagojevich [yesterday]. But a look by our research department at the first 30 minutes of NBC, CBS, and ABC's programming show a decided omission.

Not one of the networks identified Blagojevich directly as a Democrat. Four minutes into "The Early Show" on CBS it was noted Blagojevich and President-elect Obama "Have both been leaders in Illinois Democratic politics for years." Over on "Good Morning America," six minutes into the broadcast it was said the Illinois governor had "roots in the Chicago Democratic machine."

And on "The Today Show," there was not a single reference to Blagojevich's party affiliation in the first half-hour of the program.